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FIVE ACTS AND SIX TABLEAUX; 



MUSIC, MARCHES, &C, 

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IB^T JOHN .~W- TJlXTjlLi. 



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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year Eighteen 
hundred and Seventy-one, by John IV. Hill, in the office of the 
■■■'.an of Congress, at ll'ashingtan, D. C. 

CAUTION. — .111 parties are hereby warned not to pro- 
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G A. S T , 

King William. 

Napoleon. 

Benedetti. 

Herman. — Afterward the s.jldier. 

Count De Morny. — An officer of the Imperial Army. 

Jones Jenkins. — Correspondent Londou Times. 

Page to the Grand Hotel at Ems. 

General Von Boon. 
General Von DerTann. 
Judge Advocate. 
Keeper of the Prison. 
Captain of the firing Sqpiad. 
Aid to the King. 
Aid to General Von Stein metz. 
Dying Soldier. 

FRENCH. 

Marshal McMahon. 

Staff to 

Captain Murlein. 

Pierre and Victor, a pair of turbulent Turcos. 

LADIES, 

Louise Varney. — Afterward Vivandiere. 

ALLEGOEICAL. 

Bavaria, Wurtemburg, Baden, Saxony, H. Darmstadt. 

General Von Steinmetz. 

Bismarck. 

Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Mars, Gladiator, Hercules. 



KING. — 1st, Citizen; 2d, full military. 

HERMAN. — /st, Citizen; 2ci, Prussian of the line ; jd, 
Rough Peasant ; ./.th, Prussian of the line ; jth, undress. 

COUNT — /st, Citizen ; 2d, French officer. 

JONES. — /st, Fancy Citizen; 2d, English Hunting; jd, 
seedy. 

BENEDETTL— Citizen. 

LOUISE. — /st, Morning; 2d, Fivandier ; jd, dark. 
STATES. — Sash of the colors of Germany. 
Officers and Soldiers of both armies after regulations. 
The Guard on the Rhine, Wreath and dark fly. • 



"THE GUARD ON THE RHINE." 



-A. O T I 



Scene First. — Ordinary of hotel at Ems. Herman discovered at table "R ' 
writing. Page waitirig at rear of table. 

Herman. — Yes, that will do (reading) ''Dear Louise, I arrived at 
two P. M. ; if convenient will meet you in the Salon at four. Yours, 
Herman." (to Page) Here little fellow is a thaler ; you carry this 
note to Miss Varney's room. 

Page. — Yes, sir, Thank you, (goes up "C meets the Count who 
seizes note page is carrying for Herman, and gives him another, 
resembling it in exterior; also addressed to Miss Varney. Page sup- 
posing it to be the same, Herman gave him exits. R. U. E. Count 
read note. U. L. C.) 

Herman. — All works well ; now for a change of raiment, and than 
for my Louise. How boyish I feel, and yet sometimes I think that 
all my joy may be suddenly blasted, and all her love for me convert- 
ed into hate. 

Count. — (Who has come down unknown to Herman) It is possible 
that it may. 

Count. — (springing up) Evesdropper, hey! Why, my old friend 
the Count, how came you here? 

Count. — I am here as an attache of the Count BenedeHi. But 
you were speaking of a lady when I came in. 

Herman. — Was I, Oh. yes. A very fine lady withal. 

Count. — May I ask who she was? 

Herman. — Maruselle Varney, an English woman. 

Count. — Varney, indeed ! ha ! ha ! a siren. 

Herman. — What ! 

Count. — A siren, by all that's holy. 

Herman. — How do you know that, Count. 

Count. — Tis a secret dear Herman, and they who hold deep secrets, 
seldom divulge them. He who learns the art of trickery should also 
learn the art of concealment, I confess that I have learned them both. 
My occupation in Ems is not alone to eat, drink and sleep, hence I 
have other things to claim my attention. I am a student, and my 



o THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

study dear Herman, is woman, I have met the lady frequently of 
whom you speak, she is beautiful, I confess; yet beneath that beauti- 
ful exterior there lies a quality so subtle— a power so irresistable that 
it (iocs uol surprise me to hear that you have fallen in love with her 

11 rm m —[Aside] Confound this man, if I listen to him he will 
contaminate my affection for Louise, ami yet I cannot drive him off 
until I have learned more from him. I'll question him further 
Uount I do not yet understand you ; give me some proof that Miss 
\ arney is a coquette, convince me of her infidelity, and I will leave 
Ems to-night. 

Count.— My dear Herman, why should I provoke you to leave 
our fashionable watering place whence V ou have hut come this day- 
nay this very afternoon— I desire you to remain to pursue with me 
the study of woman. 

//, rman.— Do not garble to me Count, I wish to hear you vindicate 
yourself. J 

Count. — Vindicate myself, my dear Herman! 

Herman.—- Aye, defend yourself; vou have branded with % mark of 
infamy a fair friend of mine, my, more; one whom I dearly love- 
she in whose keeping I dare trust my very thoughts; and I, with due 
respect for your title and position, demand of vou an explanation 

Count— forthcoming, dear Herman, perhaps it is odiv necessary 
men™ ^^ th ' S !ady haS C0( i uetteil with mo ™ than fourteen 

German— Fourteen? impossible sir! Yet, what matters that? 
Am I not her afhauced? 

Count. — And so am I. 

Herman — You? 

Count.— Dear Herman, it is as I tell you 

flerman.-Malediction! Confound you Count, you have wounded 
my honor! I shall demand a pass at you. You handle the rapier, 
■ » do I. You shall cross with mesir. I loveyour friendship, Count, 
yet L love tny good name more. 

Couni.— Easy, my dear Herman; calm yourself; listen to my ad- 
monition Your suit for favor with the fair Varney is in vain. 
She does not Jove you. Stuff; women seldom love men! You are 
rich, young, and generous, and make sufficient answer for her pres- 
ent purpose, but does she love you? Stuff; that is not to be eonsid- 
ered. JNow, listen — 

J^nnmi-lcaro not to listen more. Adieu, f a j r B i r , „ ntil l have 
more than visionary evidence. I'll not condemn her. Adieu 
'Parses up to L.U E.. , ok out window caelessly.'' 

vourTi^L' fi a /i? ermEa,y0U 8hal1 have abundant evidence of 
}onr taithful s infidelity. 

Herman turns and looks al the Count without replying. Count passes out 
B U.E, eyeing Herman with a smile of triumph. P 

//—..-[Coming down.] Curse this insinuating Frenchman. 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. < 

I believe him not, and yet his words have stung me deep. _ Why did 
I meet him? Wny did 1 listen to him? Confound his familiarity. 
I will not believe him, and yet I feel that ill is near at hand. Con- 
fusion' There was a time when I could paint a scene so hue that 
naught could live twixt it and heaven; but now ail is but a 
barren blank. Still, I can but wait and trust her. Ineu I shall 
know all. 

Tastes up '•('," meets Jones Jenkins with carpet bag, traveling coat, &c. 

Jones— Hallo Herman, old fellow, at Ems, hey. What do you 

Herman —My college mate, Jones; how happy I am to meet you 
here— to see your friendly face ! But what do you here at the wa tcr- 

ing place? , . . T , m - 

Jones.— Oh, I am special corresponded, of the London lu 
Come here to report things in general, especially the war. 

Herman. — The war? 

Jones .—0? course, the European war— the grand event ot the 
The chef de onvre of the times. . 

Hen Ln —Premature, Jones, as of old. The European homo 
clouded yet I do not imagine that we will be visited witb a eoi 

j oue . 9 '_Behind the times, Herman. A war is absolutely neces- 
sary to the welfare of the universe. 

Herman —A paradox ! A man must die in order to live. 

j ones —Nothing of the kind, Herman. But what is the matter 
with you? Let me look at you. (Adjusts eye-glasses. Music I 
In love, by Jove! Don't deny it; its useless. No man ever looks 
as you do unless he be in love. By the way, who is the fair one . 

Herman.— Premature again. 

Jones— Not so. Herman. Who is she? English, French, ber- 
man, Dane, Italian. Turk, Swede, Irish, or what? 

Herman.— -Stay, I shall honor you with an introduction u you 
will promise to say no more. 

j ones _ni promise anything, to meet a pan- of eyes that oouia 

conquer Herman. 

Herman. — Come, I wish to make a toilet. 
Jones — And so do I. 
Exit, L. U. E. Enter Count. Center comin- It. U. C, looking after the 

Count— What an attenuated fabric the fool follows. He thinks 
that the Varney loves him. Perhaps, she does. The poor jade 
drinks in my statement as though all were facts. He iorgets how 
when I did ask him, scarce three months ago, for the paltry loan ot 
a thousand francs, and how he refused. He forgets of how he con- 
demned my seeming poverty as a thing beggarly »i upon. 
Though memory fail in him, it does not in me, and in or his 
kindness upon that occasion, I will crush this troth or 1 



8 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

it were a lath dagger. (Song of Louise, R.) Hark, she comes. 
Now, to drop a shell in her camp. 

Eater Louise, ''C," dressed rich in light costume. 

Louise. — Why, Count, you here? 

Count. Dear lady, ever faithful to my promise. 

Louise. Would that all men were so. 

Count. And are they not? 

Louise. I fear not. 

Count, You ladies are always disposed to misjudge the men. 

Louise. Nay Count, not always ; but your note, Count I re- 
ceived a few minutes since.- Anything important in hand ? 

Count. Allow yourself to he seated on the divan, and then to 
divulge. 

Louise. [Novel readirg.J A secret most profound, no doubt. 

Count. [Seating himself by Louise.] Now, song bird, you said 
that all men were not faithful to their trust. Now, I will tell you of 
one whom I conceive to be one of the most unfaithful. You are 
familiar, I believe, with one whom well I know. (Louise starts per- 
ceptibly.) I will not mention names, for fear I trespass on forbid- 
den ground. To be brief — this young man, of whom I speak, does 
boast of no less than ten successive conquests, and boldly tells me of 
the last fair victim ; and the last, though I fain would not speak of 
it, it is none other than yourself. 

Louise. [Aside, slightly agitated.] It is not so. Herman has 
never yet deceived me ; I'll not believe it so. I will tell you, Count, 
that he of whom you speak I know well ; aye, better than I know 
mvself; and as the sun is steadfa3t in his promise to this puny 
sphere, so is Herman true to the love he has created. 

Count. Ah, ha! Herman ? Did I say it was he? 

Ljouise. Will you swear it was not he? 

Count. [In mock agony.] Fair lady, it pains me much to tell 
you so ; to say to you that he whom I regard as a dear friend of 
mine, is false unto his promise — is guilty. 

Louise. [Rising passe3 to C] Stay, I do not wish to hear more; 
he may be guilty of much, yet you, you Frenchmen, are infinitely 
guilty of more, to tell me of a base deception, and stifle me with a 
fabric so feeble that a suubeam would have but poor work in melt- 
ing it away. Fie on you, Count, you do not know him of whom you 
speak, or you would not dare to cast him down with a trifling speech. 
Adipu. and tremble lest I tell Herman of his friend's perfidy. 

Count. [Aside.] Malediction ! This won't do to let her meet her 
lover, to breathe to him invectives against myself. No, no, fair Var- 
ney ; one word in my haste to breach the stronghold, I have over- 
leaped myself, and my ardor in painting Herman's fickleness was 
only, believe me, to make a pathway for myself. [Kneels " L. C. ' ] 
It is I, sweet Varney, who truly loves you, loves you as only a French- 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 9 

man can love ; and could I but feel that there did live in your fair 
breast but one faint spark of love for me, then would I — 

Louise. Die happy, no doubt. 

Count. Nay, fair one, do not scoff me. 

Louise. Oh, Count, get up ; you are no lover. You rehearse your 
part too badly. Adieu. 

Count. [Following.] Stay; then give me but time to ask a par- 
don. 

Louise. Forgiveness ? Oh ! for your most gross offense against 
Herman and myself? 

Count. Forgiveness, fair Varney, for trespass, not offense ; for I 
do swear that all my statements are but simple facts, told in my plain 
way, with fair intent for good effect ; yet, I do see, that in my hon- 
est effort, I have failed, and now I crave your pardon ; not as a crim- 
inal, but as one whom haste has made him inadvertent. 

Louise C. You have my pardon, Frenchman, yet I shall exact of 
you a promise that you will leave me, for I like you not ; that Eras 
shall be to you a place of early departure. 

Count L. That I cannot do, fair Varney ; to leave Ems at this 
time would be to forsake my Imperial commission. 

Louise. Better lose a thousand commissions than make yourself 
a thing to be despised. Yet, since you cannot go, I leave you to 
your pleasure. Adieu. 

Count. And may I not ask, since it is more than probable that 
we may never meet again, (takes hand of Louise) one kiss to be im- 
printed by myself on this fair hand. 

Louise. Take care you do not soil it, Frenchman. 

Enter Herman, followed by Jones, "CD " Herman seizes the Count and 
throws him around to "R." Jones takes position, U. It., behind chair. 

Herman. " C. " Ah, ha, Count, rather an abrupt termination to 
your amour. And this is how I find my lady and her oracle. I re- 
gret sincerely, friends, that I caused any delay in the completion of 
your desires. Louise, with your permission, I will conduct you from 
this scene. 

Louise. I do not need assistance, Herman. Your arrival is 
rather unexpected, and as rude as unexpected. At another time I 
will meet you. Adieu. [Exit L. U. E.] 

Herman. And this cursed Frenchman is my quarry ; I ad- 
mire better game; yet this is not my choice. I have provided 
for you sir, believing you to be a viper. I have constituted myself 
your executioner. You, by base machinations have destroyed my hap- 
piness. Now, I, in just return, demand of you an equal recompense. 
Here, I have the necessary implements, (producing rapiers from back 
of flat) to determine which, if either, survive to welcome victory. 
[Music] Come, do not delay ; I'm in no mood for idle [Count moves 
to speak] conversation; your tongue hangs on oiled pivots, and you 
might persuade me to desist. 



10 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

Count. Your rapiers arj unnecessary; with this slight weapon 
1 win the hour. 

Music. Produces dagger from breast pocket; Bprings at Herman to stab 
him. Joues interferes with a chair. 

Jones. I'll put the iello-.v in a refrigerator until he cools down. 
Forces Count off " U. R. " 

Herman. Alas! alas! how sad the hour that but a moment since 
was fraught with joy! Swords, I have no use tor you. [Throws 
rapiers hack] Another, and more potent weapon I'll wield in my 
defense. (Sits at table as at opening of the scene ; writes Louise fare- 
well ) I care not to meet you after this. It might have been other- 
wise, yet, now ray course is fixed. Seek not to learn of what. I do, or 
where 1 go. Farewell. (Riugs bell; page enters C. D.~) Take this 
to Miss Varney. (Throws thaler to page, who exits R. U. E. Her- 
man 0.) Farewell, farewell, Louise; and may your French lover 
live long in your possession. (Exit I 



Scene -■! —Garden in (4). Enter Benedetti •• Jl 2<J E ' [enter aid to the 
King •• L 1st i:. "] 

Benedetti "R," Your E >val Ma-'ter, the King, has twice refused 
me audience wheu t as well he knows, am here for no unimportant. 
purpose; Ids Imperial Majesty, you are well aware demands of 
Prussias King a prompt reply to his Imperial Message. 

Aid [" L C, "] Your ex<ellency should not forget that our Kit g 
lias referred the message of ids imperial majesty to the state de- 
partment of our government at Berlin, and awaits advice from his 
counsellor's before favoring you with a reply- [Aid exits in rear of 
Ben. R 3d E. 

Benedetti, [•' Crossing to L "] My master commands me to brook 
no delay, and in deference to his withes, I'll seek the King, to urge 
an immediate answer. 

Music, exits L, "2D " Music, heavy dash, enter King in citizens dres?, 1!. 
<• 1 "' to J.. "4" wait Aid enters R, •• - E, " stops K, '('," [salute* Kinjr 
■ C" King to aid.] Does the Count Beuedet i still pers'st in seeking an iu- 
tervii.'w with me. 

Aid R, [" C "| Your Majesty, the minister left this garden, but 
a minute since for the avowed purpose of waiting- upon you. 

King. — Did you not say to him, that Napoleon's message had been 
referred to Berlin for counsel and reply. 

Aid. — Your Majesty's action was made known to the Count 
Benedetti, yet beseems unsatisfied, and asks a private interview. 

King. — That, I cannot grant him. His presence here at this lime 
is obnoxious to me. Seek the minister of his imperial Majesty ami 
state to him, that the reply from Berlin will be forwarded to his gov- 
ernment upon its reception here. 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 11 

Aid R. — I will hasten to obev your Majesty's withes [exits R, 
"2E."] 

King C. — Why could not Napoleon send a man to represent his 
wishes, and not a tiling that owls would scorn to blink at; I fear 
Napoleon designs to drag us into war. The French Throne now 
rests on slender stems, and fortunes wheel needs turn but one de- 
gree to cause those stems to tutter and 1o fall. Full well the Em- 
peror knows of how dispeople are but aliens to Ins state, and he will 
wring our couutry into combat, to bring unto himself a military re- 
putation. Under the shadow of his uncle's glory, he thinks a con- 
quest easy, and should he gain his point— [pause]. No! No! It 
will not do, to imagine it so. 

Enter Benedetti " C " from " R, " followed by Aid, Benedetti passes at tbe 
rear of King, to " L, C -. " 

Benedetti, L. — Your Majesty. I crave your pardon for thus in- 
fringing on your privacy, but the interests of my government are in 
issue, and the duty of the hour demands your presence as well as 
mine, in order that we together may discuss the delicate breach be- 
tween our Rwal Governments. 

King C. — His Imperial Majesty's most excellent Agent, is aware 
of the action already taken in this matter, and if he heard aright, 
my messages, he was instructed not to urge an interview. The course 
his Imperial Majesty pursues is one not calculated to insure an 
friendly adjustment of this grave diiference. 

Benedetti. — Our Majesty's action is alone for safety to his govern- 
ment. The French people, your Majesty knows are not, too slow to 
discover trespass en their privileges, and though it may be prema- 
ture, I will say, that should our diplomatic efforts prove unfruitful, 
stern necessity may demand that Rhenish Hills be drenched with 
germ an blood. 

King C — D >os his Imperial Majesty venture such i prospect 
through you, His Minister. 

Benedetti — Suould your Majesty's ultimatum be unsuited to the 
imperial taste, war will be the inevitable result. 

King C. — A war with the French, [waitj his Imperial Majesty's 
Minister may retire — were I to deem it wise, I should be angry 
with you, [motion Benedetti offL. 

Benedetti L. — Your Majesty will grant me time for further con- 
versation. 

King C. — The presence of his imperial Majesty's minister is un- 
pleasant to me, therefore I must request that he retire. 

Benedetti. — Your Majesty, [ only do master's bidding ; it is not I 
who would provoke your people unto war, and were it in my power 
I would set aside all tendency to combat. Yet I am here to ask, 
nay, demand of you an ultimatum. Twice my application for admis- 
sion to your Majesty's presence has been returned to me unopened. 



12 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

It is not the insult to myself, that I speak against, but the insult to 
a minister of his Imperial Majesty, sent here as you are well aware 
to represent a matter paramount to summer pleasure's. 

King C. — Did his Imperial Majesty refer you here to dictate to 
me the course I should pursue. 

Benedetti L, — Nay your Majesty, but simply to request, and if 
solicitations fail, to demand the perpetual withdrawal of Hohenzoll- 
ern from the Spanish Throne. 

King C. — I have notified Napoleon that this Spanish movement 
does not fully meet my approbation, and is not that enough. 
Benedetti — I fear your Majesty, it is not enough. 
King. — Then his Imperial Majesty must make his protest other- 
wise. I wish to hear no more, 1 do not invoke a conflict. Yet do 
not cringe at his imperial threats. 

Benedetti. — Your Majesty, is this to be considered as shadowing 
your decision. It is imperative that I receive an ultimatum. 
King C — You have it — my aid will conduct the minister hence. 
Benedetti — The service of your Majesty's aid-de.camp are not re- 
quired. In obedience to his Majesty'^ request, the Minister will 
withdraw, and when I have retired, his Majesty can, and possibly 
may, realize and regret his hasty action. A nation second to 
none in the christian world awaits but my return to hurl her forces 
on your people. 

(Salutes, exits L " I " E." King indicates aid to retire. Exits L " U E.' 
King C, (in reverie,) — 'ihe simplest weapon, thrust at random, 
may change the destiny o'" a nation. The throne of feeble Spain 
must drive our country into war. I would it were not as it is, 
yet if the supreme power decides it so, then will our soldiers fix 
their bayonets for battle with the French. France is strong with 
overflowing army and ships of war. Yet were our sisters to lend a 
helping hand, no power of earth's domiuions would suii'er battle 
with us. I should not ask them to tender tribute to our cause (wait) 
and yet I have misgiving's. (Takes position in meditation.) 
Music — Enter Bavaria, "11." 
Bavaria. — Should our noble King feel weak he need's but ask his 
largest sister state to lend a helping hand ; to have from her a part 
or even all her forces. 
Enter — L, Wuertemburg. 
Wuertemburg. — When Prussia moves against our common enemy 
Wuertemburg will follow in her footsteps, and with our bayonets 
fixed, will make a cordon round our king so strong that no force 
sublunary can dissolve it. 
Enter — Baden, •• II." 

Baden "R" — Our eit-ter States can do no more than echo Baden 
sentiments; our army is not large, yet, great or small as it may 
be, we only wait our King's command to march to Prussia's rescue. 






THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 13 

Enter — Saxony, '-L.'' 
Saxony — Saxony with Coburg and with "Weimar unites with Prus- 
siaand our sister states to form aline of steel aloug our German 
border. Already, in anticipation of an early struggle, our troops are 
in the saddle with carbines charged and lances poised. They only 
bide the signal to strike. 

Enter — " L, " Hesse Darmstadt. 
Hesse D. — Hesse Darmstadt presents her compliments ; and with 
her compliments presents her army — ever loyal — to our kindred 
states — though last to pay the tribute, yet first to welcome Prussia's 
adopted measures. 

Enter — Hesse Cassel, "R." 

Bavaria. Nay, sister, did not I first tender my support to Prus- 
sia's King. 

Omnes. And I ; " and I ;" " and I." 

Omnes. Aye, sister, did we not all stand here before you. 

[All the states look at Hes3e Cassel in anger.] 

King. [Breakiug the reverie.] Hark ! my children, you must 
not break the bond so soon. Let us be united. Let no discord mark 
our movements. By common consent the baud was wrought. Then 
harmony should characterize our slightest action. Now, children, 
listen unto me. Let nothing sever the Union we have made, and 
naught but sympathetic spirit pervade our serried ranks, and as a 
Union we will recognize but one superior potentate, and He — 

Music — King kneels "C;" removes hat and raises eyes to Haven. All the 

States kneel in position, remove crowns and look up with the King. 

Tableaux. 

Music — "Coming events cast their shadows before." Slow cuutaix. 



A. O T II 



Scene First. — Wood and cut. Wood — Stage Dirk ; Music indicative of 
Solitude ; Herman discovered sitting on log ; L. C. opposite " 2. " 

Herman. — How oppressive this silence ; No sound to hear save the 
echo of my own voice ; How grim and drear those old hills seem 
to-night ; How shall I employ my time ; My Captain orders me to 
watch ; if I felt that watching would be to me a life-long occupation; 
how soon I'd fructify the soil with this frail body ; of all sublunary 
complaints ennui should rank first. To live a listless existence, is 
but slightly better than living not at all, [starts up, moves rapidly 
down("C") — seizes gun in right hand raises it to hurl from him. J 
(C). Curse this mechanical occupation; man is but the servant of 
capricious fortune ; to-day we sorrow, to-morrow we in mirth indulge; 
and we do but feel that our finest wish is near its consummation, 



14 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

[pauses.] When lo ! all doth pass away with the setting of a single 
sun. The one bright flower in life's sterile garden to which I gave 
an hour or two of daily culture was in an evil moment torn up by 
the very roots ; and cast aside to be trampled on of man. False, 
fair and tickle, woman controls the helm of man's existence, and as 
she moves it to and fro our fortunes change for better or for worse. 
What vain desire to contend with fate; how frail the hope to change 
life's current; eagerly we look into the page of dim futurity, to find 
written their on that one blank word despair. [Goes L. then U. L. 
then C] But this is no time for empty reverie. My fixed position 
as a soldier demands other and more fruitful pastimes; and so to 
fully represent the soldier, I'll take myself unto my lonely watch. 

Music. — Song of Die Wacht am Rhein. First slanza opened off, •' L." 
Herman retires up, "L" at opening of song. Flats are silently drawn on 
Tableau in circular setting — lights well down — no figures are seen at opening- 
of song — as song advances, lights gradually open up until close : when the ligh s 
drop to burn tire at close of song. 

Enter Louise " C. " 

Herman advances down, " L. " 

Louise C. Good night monsieur le soldier. 

Herman. Is madam a friend and foe ? 

Louise. Monsieur is mistaken, it is Mam'selle. 

Herman Well, then is Madamoiselle a friend or foe ? 

Louise. Neither, I am a friend to all combatants. 

Herman. What does Madamoiselle here ? 

Louise. I have lost my way. 

Herman. Madamoiselle is unfortunate. 

Louise. Perhaps the soldier can give me direction, [aside.] It is 
Herman, a soldier; how metamorphosed. 

Herman. Where does Madamoiselle wish to go ? 

Louise. To the 42d Regiment, Zouave Army of the French. 

Herman. Madamoiselle can not pass the lines to-night. 

Louise. Indeed, and why not Monsieur ? 

Herman. My orders, Yivandiere, are to permit no one to pass the 
lines. 

Louise. Will not the guard pass a woman. 

Herman L. I once loved a woman — she deceived trie. I dare not 
trust you! 

Louise. Deceived you brave soldier. 

Herman " L. C." Deceived me Vivandiere. I loved her truly, 
so fondly that no thought of treachery did e^er crow my mind. 
Our troth was plighted. The day of wedding fixed, I hastened 
to the cherished spot, the resting place of her I loved ; and found 
another at the shrine where I was wont to tarry. Fired with a pur- 
pose to wreak vengeance on my adversary, [for such he surely was 
to usurp the love I called my own.] I promptly called him to a pass 
with swords; aye, even forced a combat on him and, \ pauses.'] Par- 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 15 

don the soldier, Vivandiere, I forgot myself. [Moving to " L. "] 

Louise The soldier's story is not lost on the Vivandiere. [Her- 
man crosses to II, at rear of Louise.] 

Herman, (R.) I do not beg your sympathy. 

Louise. My sympathy is purely voluntary. 

Herman, [Aside.] That voice; the form ; May it not be her. No! 
no. This guise would ili befit the Varney- Vivandiere. Let me 
look into your eyes ; there, pardon me. You slightly reminded me 
of one whom I once called a friend. 

Louise. Is not that one still a friend. 

Herman, [R ] Nc. 

Louise. Ana why is she not ? 

Herman, \_R.~\ The Vivandiere must not ply me with question?, 
I am a soldier placed here to guard this peine. The Vivandiere 
must retire. 

Ljouise. I had rather remain. 

Hermavl I wish you to retire. 

Louise. Do you command me to retire ? 

Herman. " R ;" I do. 

Louise. Then I go willingly. [Moving up " L, - ' looking back at 
Herman. J (Aside.) I have found him. Now to protect him. 
[Drops letter, exits " L," upper entrance.] 

Herman. [C.J Confound these women ; they only live to con- 
taminate the little purity in man. [Picks up letter.] Aha, a 
letter — i think I know the hand upon this envelope. And what savs 
the letter? [Tears the wrapper and reads.] ''Herman: If you 
should wish to communicate with me, this trusty vivandiere will 
be to you a mail service. Louise." From Louise, the vivandiere — 
the postman. I fail to understand. Why does she not make it more- 
tangible? She does not even repent her folly. At least she does 
not beg forgiveness. [Reads the letter again.] Fair Varney. 1 
have no wish to write you ; hence the labor of your postman is lost. 
I'll bide my time. [Exit L. U. E.] 

Enter Count on Rocks dressed as an officer of the Turcos — coming down peer- 
ing right and left in the woods. 

Count. I have upon reliable authority received information that 
my quarry is in the Prussian ranks, If he i°, then, I shall find it 
an easy matter to slay him in an unguarded moment. L^ng have I 
searched the picket lines in hope of meeting him ; and yet I cannot 
find-- [sees the letter] what! a letter? [Picks it up.] No, it is only 
a wrapper. [Turns it over.] How ? To Herman R. This must 
have been addressed to my adversary. More; he miy be posted 
near this point. He may have dropped it here himself. It must be 
so, else how came it here ? All works well. I'll retire behind these 
rocks and wait. [Hides behind the rocks.] 

[Enter Herman L. U. E. — coming down rests musket on his arm.] 



16 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

Herman. It puzzles me ; this letter from Louise. What purpose 
has she in writing to me? 

[Music — Appears on a rock in the rear. Music] 

Count. (Aside.) It is he- — now to repay him for his kindness. 

[Enter. Handles holster pistol.] 

Herman. Perhaps Louise has repented. Oh ! Heaven, if she 
has. 

Music. — Count fires from rocks — draws sword and rushes on Herman, who 
reels and falls, L, C, above " 2." 

Count. Now, Herman I am prepared to meet you. Herman 
raises partially to confront Count. 

Count draws back to make sword thrust. Vivandiere runs in L, U, E, strikes 
up the Count's weapon — who retreats one step. 

Louise. (Rapid). Stand back assassin ! 

Counts. Malediction, to be foiled by a woman, never! [Prepares 
to attack Vivandiere, when Louise drops sword and preseuts pistol. 

Louise. Back or this bullet shall find a resting place in your 
foul body. 

Music. — Picture — Count R, Herman L, Louise C. 



Scene (2.) Wood in 1. Enter Jones Jenkens R. with camp table and chairs, — 
small basket with table cloth. 

Jones. Well now I am here. I suppose I am. This occupation 
of reporter is develish uncertain. To take a ride in the country 
under certain circumstances is very pleasant; but to ride out on a can- 
non ball is not so agreeable by half; and this confounded weather 
is so fearfully hot, I'll remove my coat, [takes coat off] Now, I 
feel better. [Puts coat on stage.] Now for a dinner. A genuine 
pic-nic dinner. This appears like a cool retreat. Quite a neat place 
withal. [Adjust table and stool, " C. "] Now for the set out. 
[Taking articles from basket.] First, a flask of wine. There's my 
bar — there is my bread. Bread is the staff off life. I adhere strictly 
to this staff. There's the butter. Now nothing lubricates mastica- 
tion so well as butter. Butter, I should say was the oil of life. 
Next comes the cheese. This is English Cheese of a fine quality too. 
No lurking acrobats in this article. Cake. — Now, if there is any- 
thing I do really admire it is cake. My Alsatian landlady is so fond 
of me, that she gives me all the market affords ; and what is this — 
this article is rather repulsive. There must be some mistake ; I like 
food well done, but this is done too well. [He carefully lays it back.] 
Now, everything is fixed, [Mock shudder.] I'll carry my basket iff 
to some cool place. [Takes basket and carries it off right.] 
Enter — Hurriedly L, IstE, Officer of French. 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 17 

Officer. Halloa ! what have we here ; a small hotel by present 
appearances. I'll take lodgings, [sits at table.] 

Enter Jones Jenkens, R, 1st E, sees the French officer at the table 
looks surprised.] 

Jones. Well I should say that is rather cool — 
Goes up to table — shakes Officer by the shoulder. 

I say is Monsieur stopping at this hotel. 

Officer. I am. 

Jones. [Taking note book from pocket ] Will Monsier be kind 
enough to register. 

Officer. How ? 

Jones. It is a strict rule with me that all my guests register he- 
fore dining. 

Officer. [Still eating.] I have no wish to register. I take the 
victuals by the right of war. 

Jones. Monsieur's action might be considered theft. 

Officer. [Jumping up, seizing Jones by collar.] Malediction ! 
What does the Euglishman mean. Who are you ? How dare you 
disturb a warrior at his repast. 

Jones. (Aside.) A warrior at his repast — that's too feeble. 
Officer. Answer what do you here? who are you ? Why should 
I not carry you to the French camp for a Spy. 

Jones. My name is Jones Jenkins, [hands officer card.] My'oc- 
oupation is indicated on the card. 

Officer. Is Monsieur Jenkins provided with a correspondent's letter. 

Jones. He is ? 

Officer. I wish to see it ! 

Jones. [Taking large roll from his pocket.] Monsieur will find it 
here. 

Officer. Monsieur Jenkins will be kind enough to read it ? 

Jones. Read it Monsieur. The letter is composed in English. Are 
you acquainted with that language [officer nods,] very well. Will 
the soldier return my dinner when he has been convinced that he has 
committed a wrong ? 

Officer. At another time, Monsieur will read the letter. 

Jones. [Reads letter.] Is Monsieur satisfied. 

Officer. The correspondents freedom shall not be hampered — 
adieu. [Exits R, 1, E. 

Jones. Adieu. The Frenchman was very kind to eat my lunche- 
on and I so hungry. Well I must now return with an empty basket; 
also return with an empty stomach. This all comes of my being a 
reporter. I conceive a correspondent's position to be one entirely 
devoid of honor, fame or fortune. D) what you may, some oue 
stands ready to kick at you. Surfer hair-breadth escapes, dare perils 
beyond description ; and still you are not a hero, and why ? simply 
because you are a non-combatant. The most insignificant soldier may 
win undying fame by the simple thrust of a bayouet, while I might 



18 THE GtARD OS THE KIIINE. 

ruin all the quills in existence before anybody — barring my tailor 
and my landlady — would know who I was or what my occupation. 
A plague on all such trades, eay I. Halloa! whom have we here, 
[looking off, L.] a squad of Prussians as I live ! Now, I suppose I 
shall be obliged to pass another ordeal, at all events, be they so dis- 
posed, they can't forage on me to-day. 
Eater squad of Germans, R. 1st E. 

Sergeant. Whom have we here ? 

Jones. I believe I am Jones Jenkins, Esq., although I have suf- 
fered so many changes of late that I can't say positively whether I 
am the same man or not. 

Sergeant. Let me see your pass. 

Jones. Certainly [takes out pass] reads : " To all detachments 
and posts of the Armies of combined Germany, pass Jones Jenkins, 
special war correspondent. Bismarck. " 

Sergeant. The pass is genuine. I would advise the correspondent 
to leave this vicinity soon ; as there are indications that the enemy 
design shelling these woods. 

Jones. Very well? 
Squad exits L, " E. " 

Jones. This is the way I have it; first from one side then the 
other; I propose to change the position. Now, I will war on both 
parties ; it the French shell these woods, I'll shell them through the 
facile pen — [shell thrown on right.] Halloa! this won't do. Now 
for my cannon to return the compliment, [exit L, 1st E, in a hurry. 



ScekbT iiird — The French camp before Woerth — Set tent for Napoleon in 
" C " well up stacks of .Muskets, R, and L. Cross of the Legion of Honor on 
tent — hung with blue and red. 

Enter Couut, R. I E., excited. 

Count. R. C. Curse my stupidity, why did I not run the woman 
through ? But then I am not bullet proof ; she held the pistol too 
close to be pleasant. Who was she ? Tne introduction we were fav- 
ored with was too brief to be of much benefit. Curse her! What 
has she got to do with Herman ? I would have finished him but for 
her timely inteference. I must learn more of her ; meet her if pos- 
sible, and acknowledge her kind attention. 

Exit L. U. E. Music, Grand March. Bugle call for review. Troops 
file in at command of officers, Turco3, Zouave Troops of the line. Sic , with 
the proper officers in attendance Manual of arms by all troops. Bayonet ex- 
by Z >uaves. Drum solo. After parade, rest of Zjuaves. Music — 
"Marseillaise."' Troops for chorus. The tent is opened, and Napoleon steps 
out one pace. Removes slnko at appearance of the Empereiu-. Omaes, " Vive 
la Empereur, "" Vive la France, " " Vive la Grand Armee. " 

Napoleon. [To troops] Soldiers of France! to-day we meet the 
enemy on our mother soil, and let the result be a victory to our itii- 



THE GUARD ON THE RHTNE. 19 

perial arms. Do not apprehend the meeting, but summon up that 
courage to be found alone in Frenchmen. With well charged mus- 
kets and flashing sabres, we will drive the enemy before us like dust 
in the grasp of the whirlwind. Steel your hearts against mercy, and 
remember that you battle for the Empire and for France. 

Omnes, "Vive le Empereur;" "Vive la Grande Armee ; " "Vive la 
Frince. " Music. Napoleon retires, with staff, R. U. E. Troops move off at 
command of officers. Music. Grand march. Tableau — "The Monarchs.'' 



ACT I IX 



Scene Firs>t — The King's headquarters. Marshaling of German Troops. 
Drill, as in Act Second, Scene Third. Partititioning of rations. German war 
song. Men in broken ranks. A German eudeshabillo scene. Guard posted 
ngnt and left. Pacing beat. Bugle call to arms. All take position. Music 
Inspection. Music. Heavy dash. Enter King, in full uniform, with staff, to 
review; Omnes, "Long live the King " [After review the King takes position 
U. C. R. 

King. [To soldiers.] My sous, to day we meet the aggressor on the 
field of battle, and fear not, for a higher than earthly power is 
with us. 

Enter little soldier of the line, L. 1 E. Salutes King. 

King. C. And whom is this little man ? 

Little Soldier. [L. C] Your Majesty, I am a Badenser, corre hero 
to fi?ht for Germany. 

King. [Raising the little fellow in his arms] Germany can never 
be conquered while our little sons march out like this. 

Puts boy on stage, L. C. Troops march off to music. The last soldier stoops 
and raises the little boy to his shoulders, aud carries him off, ji. U. E., after 
troops are off. 

King. C. [To aid.] General, I wish to send a message to the 
General Von Steiumetz. Can you secure for me a trusty bearer? 

General. I can ; there is a man in my division whom one might 
trust with his very life; he is but a private in the ranks, born of 
noble family, and educated fit to fill a high position Some domestic 
difficulty, I believe, drove him into the army. Young, noble and 
generous, he fears no foe. 

King. Send him to me immediately. [General directs an aid to 
bring Herman in] General, what think you of the position of our 
army ? 

General. Your Majesty, I regard the situation as extremely fav- 
orable; our principle impediment will be the enormous field hatteries 
of the enemy. 

King. Cannot our artillery dislodge the enemy? 

General. The position occupied by the enemy's artillery is not ac- 
cessible to our pieces; our movement in that direction will be with 
the bayonet. 



20 the Guard <>n tHe rhink. 

Enter Aid with Herman, who wear a bandage around his head; appears 
pule from lots of blood. 

Aid. [To General] Sir, I found this man as ynu directed. I 
presume you was not aware that he suffered a slight wound last night, 
while discharging the duties of vidette. 

General. No sir, I did not know he had sustained any injury. My 
man, are you wounded badly ? 

Herman. No, General, but a trifling scratch. 

General. His Majesty, the Kiug, desires to transmit an important 
paper to the General Von Steinmetz, and demanded of me a trusty 
and efficient bearer for the same. I am aware of your fine qualities, 
and have selected you as a fit recipient for the honor. 

Herman. Many than!-s to you, General, for your kindly notice .of, 
myself; 1 await your order. 

'Genera!. His Majesty, the King, will acquaint you whb the na- 
ture of your errand. 

K<ng indicates to staff" to retire, who exits 11.2 E. Vivandere appears at 
R. U.E. Recognizes King and Herman. Listens. 

King. My son, this documents contains important orders to Gen- 
eral Von Steinmetz. The soldier who accepts the responsiblity of 
(piick transmbsi >u must, needs be very prudent, toron thaearriage of 
this paper to the proper destination depends much; perhaps the re- 
sult, of tl>. e coming engagement. 

Herman. Your Majesty will find in this ordinary soldier a faith- 
ful servant to your wishes. 

King. Promotion awaits the safe transmission of this message. 

Herman. Your Majesty will accept my thanks for this proffered 
kindness — vet I do not wish promotion. 

King. Do you not wish to elevate youself above your present 

level?' 

Herman. Nay, your Majesty ; I am a soldier for other than am- 
bitious purposes; I am a soldier, perhaps, because I am nothing 
else. (Uueasj) I await your Majesty's order to withdraw. 

King. [Moving K] The soldier may retire, but first let me rec- 
ommend extreme vigilance and. caution in this— your present under- 
taking. 

King exits It. 2 E. 

Herman. Now to fulfill my mission! (Staggers) This feirful 
pain in my head? How my heartthrobs! My very life seems.as 
though it was passing silently away! (Pause) It is over! I am 
myself! This trust must now occupy my attention. 

Exit I, U. E. Vivandere comes down L., looking after Herman. 

Vivandere. He has gone upon a fearful errand, lie should not 
have been placed in this position ; he is too ill. It is no trifling wound 
he bears, and theu the perils of his join ney ! Hemustnotgo! He shall 
not go ! If I can only secure the paper, I will carry it to the proper 



THE GUARD ON* THE URINE. 21, 

destination .myself. Yet, how can I obtain it from him? He is 
sworn not to part with it and live; still, I must secure this message 
by some process, fair or fou'. 

Exit after Herman. Enter General, with aid following ft. 

General. Sir, His Majesty directs you to detail a guard of espion- 
age to follow the soldier just departed with the Kino's message. You 
are to instruct the guards to follow in his rear to the outer l'ne of 
the pickets, and as far beyond as prudence may determine. 

Aid. Sir, His Majesty's on.br shall be obeyed. 
General exits R. 1 E. Aid exits L. U. E. 



Scene Second. — Another part of the Prus&ian camp. Enter Herman L., 
in rough jacket and hat — disguised for his mission. 

Herman. I have grave apprehensions for the safe issue of this 
venture. I feel so weak ; my head reels at every advancing step ; I 
fear I shall faint — (Staggers and presses hand to head.) 
Enters Louise, II. ; cautiously passing around. 

Herman. The friendly Vivandere! To you I owe much — nli : 
[Presses hand to head.] 

Louise. [Aside] How am I to get the messr.ge from him ? 

Herman. How may I repay you, Mamselle, for your great favor? 

Louise. [Hesitating-y] It Monsieur would let me have that ling. 

Herman. This ring, Mamselle, is from my mother; I could nut 
part with it. Will nothing else suit, Mamselle? 

Louise. [Sadly] Nay, Monsieur, nothing save that ring. 

Herman. [Takiug riug slowly from finger] Mamsdle, shall have 
the ring. My head — [Presses hand to head.] 

Louuc. Monsieur la Soldier is pale; he is faint; he must have 
some stimulant; the soldier must drink. [Aside] Oh, if he should 
refuse ! 

Herman. I dare not take the wine. [Leans on Louise.] 

Louise. The soldier must drink, or lie will perish. This wine 
will give him more strength. 

Herman I must not. 

Louise. Monsieur must. 

Herman. Give me the wine, it may invigorate me. I drink. 
[Herman drinks.] ■ ■ 

Louise. There; Monsieur will feel better shortly. 

Herman. [Becoming intoxicated] I feel, better, even now. Ha, ha, 
the fair Vivaudere has saved me ! That wine was excellent; most excel- 
lent to elaborate ! It makes me feel sleepy ! I am in a sea of wine ! 
Wine in ray eyes ; champagne fizzing in my ears. I feel like a man ; 
nay, I feel like a regiment! Vivandere! I say, Vivandere! you 
*aved my life! I'm full of gratitude, Vivandere; I'm full — 
(drop*"C. " Music.) 



22 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

Louise. Now, the message. Quick ! I hear the tramp of the 
guard, (tramp outside L) Heaveus ! it is not here. There it is 
now. Herman, though I dislike this method of usurping your trust, 
yet it were better thus than that you should brave the perils of the 
mission. 

Herman. (Broken) Fair Vivandere, I am full of gratitude; I 
am, fair Vivaudere. The wine I drank was fine. I am full of grat- 
itude ; I'm full — (Drops into lethargy.) 

Enter Jones Jenkins, R. 1 E., with traveling-bag. 

Jones. R. This is the most unreliable climate in the univtrsr. 
Its effect on the constitution is damaging. I sometimes feel aa 
though — 

Herman. I'm full of gratitude, Vivandere; I'm — 

Jones. How now ! Whom is this? (Examines Herman) As I 
exist! Its my chum Herman! And in this plight! What's the 
matter? I wonder if he is ill ? Mayhap dead ? 

Herman. I'm full of gratitude, Vivandere, I'm full 

Jones. There is no doubt of that. (In disgust) He is full of the 
gratitude, put up in bottles, well corked, and stamped champagne, 

Herman. Fair Vivandere, you are my guardian angel. 

Jones. What a wreck! Til remove him hence. (Raises Her' 
man, who takes him by the shoulders, stands off, and looks at him.) 

Herman. Fair Vivandere, you are — ha, ha — its Jenkins ! 1 do 
not see you distinctly ! My eyes tail me! It looks like Jones. 
Jones, you have been drinking, don't deny it; take me away, Jones ; 
put me in some cool place where I won't spoil. 

Jones. How disgusting! Herman! Herman, I say — explain? 
How do I find you, after many months' search — why do I find you 
in this sad plight? 

Herman. You found me Jones, because you did — you found me — 

Jones. He is possessed now of about as much wit as a round-shot. 
I will take him away! How disgusting! 
Moves off 2 L. Enter guard L. 

Sergeant. Halt? AVhora have we here? The messenger, intoxi- 
cated ! [To guard] Take this man in charge, and conduct him 
to the camp. [Exit L 1 E.] 

Jones. C. I have nothing more to say. Herman, the first of his 
class, the keenest of his fellows, to descend to an inebriate ! What a 
wreck ! One drop of the insidious fluid makes man a maniac ! And 
yet how inviting the cursed cup! It cools in summer; animates in 
winter; drowns sorrow, and regulates joy. I never drink anything 
whatever. I am temperate in the use of everything, except pea 
sausage. Pea sausage is equally as dangerous as bad wine, or good 
wine either. I had rather be riddled with a twelve pound shot than 
have a roll ot' pea sausage flung at me in anger. [Exit R 1 E.) 

Scene 3 — Mxjsic. — The Battlc-Seld of Woeith — Wood in "2" — Enter French 
8quad of Turco, "It. " 






THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 23 

Sergeant. Men of the Grand Army you will take your position in 
yonder ravine — reserve your fire well, — to be used in picking off the 
artillerymen. 

Exit squad L. 1. "E. " E^it Seargant, R. 1. '-E ," sharp. Musketry fire L. 
Boombs at intervals. French squad retreats firing rapidly. Kuter Officer with 
drawn Saber, K, 2 '• E, " 

Officer. Close up men, do not allow yourselves to be driven back, 
[rushes to L,] is shot, " C" stagers and falls L, R,--shouting, Vive 
la France. German run on "L" drive French off "R " at the point 
of Bayonet. 



Scene 4. — Wood (" 4, " Breast-works from 3 to 4 ; Dark Stage brighten up 
during Engagement; Shells in profusion Music. — Stage clear; Men on both 
It. aud L. shouting their Country's War Cry. Enter Jones Jenkins, " L" with 
njte Book and pencil. 

Jones. (Writing.) What a fearful time, {hurried) both sides de- 
feated, all the soldiers running about hither and thither, some dead, 
more dying, what a fearful seige, cannon balls everywhere, bombs in 
every direction ; now for an item. [Jones receives shell at he bot- 
tom of waistcoat] I have it, now to retreat. [Exit " R. 2 E. " 

Enter French field Officers, take stage around the Marshal — Officer looking 
L, handing Glass to another. 

Aid. [To first officer.] Sir, I fear our lines are wavering; look 
you with the glass — [First Officer takes glass, advances L.] 

Field Marshal. [To Aid.] Have General McMartin advance his 
line to support the Division of General Thale, [to aid~\ command Gen- 
eral Duparssey to close the fire cf his batteries on the left, and to 
advance his artillery to the support of the center. [Sharp rnusketry 
fire L ] One staff officer shot, stagers and falls in the arms of Aid. 
Field Marshal. Gentlemen, I think it were prudent that we retire 
behind the earthworks, [all exit R. " H, E."] 

Music. — Cannon run on L to C, by French wheel to face L ; full business 
loading. &c; Piece adjusted , man takes lanyard to discharge piece, when a 
shot is fired from L ; The man at the lanyard drops killed; Germans run on L. 
At charge Bayonet; Artillery parry Thrusts ; Artillerymen fight their way oil, 
R.; Germans capture piece and run it off, L.; French Zouaves pour over Earth- 
works and .exit firing from Knee are driven back over earthworks by Germans 
with fixed Bayonets ; German non-Commissioned officer mounts ramparts to 
plant his colors; Turco runs him'through with Sabre; German Color-bearer 
drops over parapet ; Turco is shot shouting "Viva la France ; " German and 
French shout " long live the King" and " Vive la France ; " Engagement be- 
comes general ; Shells in profusion ; Combat hand to hand, selected soldiers of 
both armies fall and lay on stage ; other less severely wounded stagger off ; 
Flag of truce brought on by French officer; Bugler with flag of Truce ; All sol- 
di rs stand in attitude to support picture. 

Music — Tableau — The march of the Landwehr. 



24 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 

-A. C T I "\7- . 

Scene First. — Music, "Mother, is the Battle Over J". After the buttle 
wounded of both armies, R. L. and C. Cannon dismounted, U. R. Guns, 
swords, accoutrements. &C, lying about in disorder. Bivouac down R. Time, 
night. Stage dark. Gradually lights up. Surgeons, L. and C, kneeling 
among wounded, examining same, bandaging, &3. Enter aid, L. 1. E. 

Aid. [To surgeon, C] Are all the wounded cared for ? 

Surgeon. [Looking up] All, save the poor fellows whose hurts 
place them beyond recovery. Here is a Turco within a minute of 
eternity. 

Turco R, cries for w iter. All woun le 1 exhibit signs of distress. Surgeon 
raises Turco with R arm, and places flask to his lips. Turco swallows a few 
drops. Pushes flask away. Shouts feebly: "Vive la France, " "Vive la Em- 
pereur." Falls back en surgeon. 

Surgeon. [To aid.] He is gone, brave soldier. (Lays Turco 
back on stage. 

Music. Enter King and staff with uncovered heads, L. U. E. Music 
change to funeral dirge, piano. 

King. Alas! alas! that my sons should perish thus. Who will 
attempt to depict the future, when a word of one poor syllable can 
hurl nations into combat. 

Omnes — seeing the King on field, shout : " The King ! the King ! Long live 
the King. '' The King bows his head on breast in silence ; turns to R to weep. 

Soldier. R. My mother — when I die — oh, my mother. 

King. [Kneels D. C. Raises soldier on L arm] My son, fear 
not for the welfare of your mother. Germany never forgets her de- 
fenders. [All wounded carried ofi on stretchers.] 

Omnes — " Long live Germany ! Long live the King." Exit King slowly R. U. F. 

Louise. (Enter the Vivandere, R. 2 E. Goes L., kneels to bar- 
dage head of wounded soldier) Where, where is Herman ? His reg- 
iment sharei the battle, yet Icaunot find the position. [Picks up 
helmet C, reads] 179th regiment of the line, Company A. [Shudders] 
This is of his very regiment and company. [Soldier, L yells for 
^ater. Vivandere goes to him, and draws a cup of water from barrel. 
After soldier has drank] Brave soldier, of what regiment are jou ? 
Of what company ? 

Soldier. Kind Vivandere, of the 179th troops of the line, com- 
pany A. 

Louise. [Eagerly] Herman's comrade! [Holding picture to 
soldier] Brave soldier, do you recognize those features ? 

Soldier. I am no stranger to to those features. This man was 
once my comrade, but no comrade of mine now. Curse him ! (hurls 
picture awav) Curse him ! ( Falls back.) 

Louise. [Astonished, springing up] What do you mean, soldier, 
by such conduct? Pardon me, brave soldier, why do you curse him ? 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 25 

Soldier. The Vivandere must not know ; he is no comrade of 
mine. 

Louise. Was he not in the battle? Was he wounded ? Was ho 
killed? 

Soldier. Neither in the battle, nor was he killed, nor was he 
wounded ; curse him. 

Louise. Tell me, I pray you, soldier, what has Herman done that 
you should malign him? 

Soldier. Listen, Vivandere, I will tell you. [grasps for breai.h] 
Listen ! Closer, Vivandere, lend your attention. [Pause] 

Count. [Enter at back L ; full Turco dress. Aside] It is she. 
Vivandere, I have tracked you here to repay you for a little interest 
you once manifested in my behalf. Long have I searched for you to 
find you here. For fear I endanger my welfare, I'll retire and wait. 
[Goes off L.] 

Soldier. You have the statement, Vivandere, do you not think he 
should be condemned ? 

Louise. I fear he should. [Enter litter to cairy soldiers off. Exit 
L. 1 E. Herman in danger, and I the cause of all ! Oh, heavens, 
how heavy the load I bear! Can I not free him? They will not 
condemn him to die when they know that he is innocent, and I the 
guilty one. I will seek his keepers, tell to them my story, command 
them to release Herman, and visit the punishment on me, not him. 
[Goes up to C, meets Count, who has come on during speech.] 
Count. Stay, Mam'selle. 

Louise. [Aside] The Count! How will I escape him? 
Count. Mam'selle most likely recognizes me. 
Louise. Oh heavens! (Aside) Should he know me ! No, he can 
no f ; he does not. [To Count] What does Monsieur wish ? 

Count. I remarked that it was possible that Mam'selle and I had 
met before. My object now is to perpetuate the acquintance. The 
first introduction was so very brief that it is barely possible that 
Mam'selle has quite forgotteu me; I have not forgotten Mam'selle. 
Louise. (Aside) Mercy! What does he intend? [To Count] 
Monsieur will be kind enough to explain. 

Count. [Insinuatingly] Certainly, Mam'selle, if Mam'selle will 
only give me time. 

Louise. Monsieur, I perceive that you wish to decoy me into con- 
versation. I am in no mood for idle colloquy. Monsieur will be 
kind enough not to insist. [Goes to cross to R.] 

Count. [Interfering] Mam'selle will be considerate enough to 
tarry. 

Louise. I haven - ) desire to hear Monsieur's story ; he will not de- 
tain me. 

Count. Mam'selle must remain; I insist upon it. [Laying his 
hand on Vivandere's R shoulder ] 

Louise. I cannot remain ; release me, Monsieur. 



26 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE 

Count. Yon shall not go ; you shall hear me. Once, not long ago, 
you baffled a slight effort of mine, and I am desirous of requiting 
your little service. 

Louise. Unhand me, sir ; what would you do? 

Count. Ha, ha, Mam'selle becomes frightened. She should not 
be. Monsieur will do her no harm ; he merely wishes to protect her. 
Mam'selle will accompany me to the French quarters. 

Louise. L. Accompany you to your camp? How dare you sir? 
Leave me, insolent Monsieur, or I will call the guard. 

Count. [Springing toward Louise] You shall not go. 

Louise. [Raises bugle to lips and calls ; guard rushes on in rear 
of Count] Seize that man ; bind him fast, and carry him to your 
camp. 

Count. Malediction! Confusion seize her? [Rushes at Louise; 
guard restrains him.] 

Louise. Carry him away. 
Picture— Count R. C, Louise L. 



Scene Second. — Wcod scene in first. Enter King with stall, L 1 E. Enter 
aid to King, 11 1 E. 

King. Have you given orders to convene a court-martial ? 

Aid. I have, Your Majesty. 

King. And they will proceed to try the prisoner ? 

Aid. They will, Your Majesty. 

King. What are the charges laid against the soldier ? 

Aid. Negligence, drunkenness, and treason. 

King. Treason ? [In surprise ] 

Aid. Treason, Yuur Majesty, in conveying to the enemy the 
message directed to the General Von Steinmentz. 

King. R. How it grieves me to have this brave soldier pass this 
ordeal ; vet discipline demands it so. We cannot retract our solemn 
votvs to adhere to fixed lawa : and yet, how strange the case we have 
to act upon. I dislike to have him perish for simple indiscretion. 

Aid. Perhaps, Your Majesty, developments may made before the 
court-martial, showing the prisoner's innocence. 

King. It is possible. [Indicates staff to retire. Goes to R. 1 E. 
This boldier, as a messenger, lost the dispatch ; yet when or how, 
none can tell. He does not even know himself. The document 
must have been delivered to the General Von Steinmentz, but who 
was the bearer? It is strange. [ExitL.] 



Scene Third. — Chamber in 4. Court Martin'.. Discovered. 

President. Gentlemen, the court martial is open. [To orderly L] 
The court awaits the prisoner. [Orderly exits L. 1 E. Herman is 
brought on L 3 E. Herman takes position down L] The guard may 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 27 

retire. [Guard files out LIE.] The Judge Advocate will read tne 
charges against the prisoner, 

Judge Advocate. (Rising) Gentlemen, the charges are three in 
number: First, neglect of duty, in failing to perform the functions 
of messenger to the King. Second, indiscretion unbecoming a Ger- 
man soldier, in the free use of wine. Third, treason, in conniving 
with the enemy to disable the movements of our forces. These, gen- 
tlemen, are the charges iu brief against the prisoner. 

President. Soldier, you have heard the charges made against you 
in this tribunal ; what have you to say, are you guilty or not guilty, 
as charged ? 

Herman. To the first charge, I acknowledge guilt; likewise to 
the second ; to the third, not guilty. 

Judge Advocate. Soldier, perhaps you speak unwittingly. You 
were honored with a high trust — a trust imposed upon you by jour 
King — tho importance and delicacy of which were fully explained to 
you. You depart upon your errand of transmission ; the guard of 
espionage followed near you, and come upon you lying in the envir- 
ons of our camp stupefied with liquor; they search you fijr the paper 
of the King's, and fail to fiud the same; diligent search of the 
grounds through which you passed was made, with the hope of s cur- 
ing the message ; all efforts to recover the document, however, were 
futile ; it was gone. Had you lost it, it must have been recovered 
immediately ; hence, the only plausible conclusion to be arrived at 
was that you had conveyed to the enemy (by process unknown to this 
court martial) the pap^r placed upon your person for delivery to 
Geneial Von Steinmentz. 

Herman. The statements, sir, except the last, are all true, so far as 
I am cognizant. That I suffered myself to be prostrated by wine, is 
undoubtedly so ; yet, I swear to you that I am guilty no farther. 
The details of how I became intoxicated, and subsequently lost the 
King's message, are reserved from the court martial. 

Judge Advocate. It the soldier fully realizes his delicate position, 
he will reserve nothing from the hearing of this tribunal. 

Herman. The circumstances attending the error would weigh 
nothing in my defense ; nay, I fear they would have but a tendency 
to condemn me. I have no fear of the punishment my alleffed of- 
fense merits, yet I cannot allow guilt to the third charge. The King 
gave into my hands a paper to be conveyed right quickly to his ex- 
cellent coadjutor, the General Vou Steinmentz; that message, to me, 
was dearer than life for I place no value upon a barren existence — 
and mine is certainly no more. As a soldier and a servant of our 
potent King, I was sworn to heed his mandates ; to bend my inclina- 
tions to his will; to mould my desires in strict accordance with the 
set model. As a man, I was reared to regard a promise too sublime 
to be fashioned in frivolous conversation ; too binding to be abro- 
gated with the slightest turn of events ; hence, when I did accept the 



28 THE QUARD ON THE RHINE. 

trust from the King, my master, I was iu duty bound to my sover- 
eign and myself, to diligently further his wishes. Now, with your 
kind permission, I will proceed to a more formal defense. Sir, you 
need but read the note I hold to convince the Court that I am not 
guilty ot'ihe third charge. Touching the first and second charges, 1 
have acknowledged guilt, and therefore wish to place no obstruction 
to proper action on them. 

Judge Advocate. [Reads the note in surprise] Gentlemen of the 
court martial, this communication places information before us which, 
if true, carries the third charge against this soldier beyond all con- 
troversy. With your attention, gentlemen, I will read it aloud. 
[Reads:] "Herman: The writer begs forgiveness for surreptitiously 
securing the King's message. Naught, however; was lost b"y it ; 
and much was gained. Had I permitted you to hazard the perils of 
the mission, death, at the hands of the enemy, would, most likely, 
have been the result. Repose your troubled mentality, when I swear 
to you that the message was securely carried to its proper destiua- 
t on. L . 

An Officer. [Rising] Sir, we do not know but what this is a sub- 
terfuge. 

President Perhaps the soldier can give us information as to the 
probable writer. 

Herman. Sir, I know not who may be the author of that note. It 
was handed to me as I came in, by one of my keepers, without a 
word of explanation. The writer may be known to me. 

An Officer. If the soldier could furnish a clue as to the possible 
authorship, it would be conducive to his : nterests. 

Herman. That, gentlemen, I cannot do. 

President. Gentlemen, you have the prisoner's statements; you 
have heard the c mfessiou of liability to the first and second charges; 
you have also heard the denial of liability to the third charge. As 
the soldier is unable to adduce evidence to show non-liability to t he- 
third charge, it will not become you to lay great value on his simple 
statement. The ease is now plaeed in your hands for decision, and 
if, in justice to our Government, you can adjudge the prisoner inno- 
cent of military crime, upon my position, I wish you to do so ; if not, 
if you conceive him to be guilty, ihen, in strict accordance with the 
laws, you will find him guilty. [To guard] You will remove the 
prisoner. 

Herman. Gentlemen of this tribunal : It does not become me to 
sue for mercy. I do not expect it at your hands. You, as I might 
have been, are placed here to make decision without the slightest 
bias; yet, I swear to you, gentlemen, I am not guilty of the third 
charge. 

Exit with orderly, between the guards. Orderly returns and hikes position 
L, opposite 2. 

President. Gentlemen of this court-martial: In your opinion, is 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 29 

the soldier guilty or not guilty ? I wish no consultation, but to hear 
from each particular one his own untraimneled decision. 

Judge Advocate. Please call the roll. [Orderly, *L. , calls each 
officer's name and rank, with the question of "guilty, or not guilty," 
as follows : 

Orderly. Major Mayers, Captain Dunhohen, Captain Geieselden- 
senderfer, Captain Blumenthal, Captain Schurz. [Each officer re- 
plies "guilty."] 

President. This, gentlemen, is your verdict ? 

Officers. It is. 

President. [To orderly] Recall the prisoner. [Guard brings on 
Herman, L ] Soldier, you have been found guilty of the charges laid 
against you. It now becomes my solemn duty to condemn you to 
early execution. Soldier, I would it were otherwise. It tears my 
heart to pass sentence upon you, yet my duty makes it imperative. I 
pity you, young soldier ; I pity you more than another might, for I 
myself am blessed with a son ; a youth of near your age, and I feel 
that it is possible that he might suffer a doom like yours. How soon 
fate may place him before the military tribunal none can tell. Yet, 
I forget my trust, soldier, in strict accordance with the military laws 
bearing upon court martial decisions, I shall condemn you to die at 
early sunrise. [Turns aside in sorrow.] 

Music. President, crosses to L, grasps Herman's hand and pans, crossing 
(o It. All members of the Court follow; Judge Advocate last. Pieture — Officers) 
K.; President (', Herman L. Tableau before and after. 



ACT "ST . 

Scene 1. Music. — Prison in 3 ; Herman in attitudu of dispair at lights 
down. Table "L."' Door in Hat. l 'C." Enter soldier with of tray victuals, "C." 
(stage dark,) 4 o'clock in the morning. 

Soldier. I have brought the prisoners breakfast. 

Herman. "What is the hour. 

Soldier. Well nigh four o'clock. 

Herman. When does the sun rise ? 

Soldier. At five exactly ? 
• Herman. But one hour to live — leave me, I wish no food — 
'twould only waste good substance to eat within an hour of eternity. 

Soldier. I pity you, comrade — do you not feel hungry ? 

Herman. No, I wish nothing — leave me kind soldier. [Soldier 
exits " C " with Tray, drops knife " C. "] But one hour— one triflng 
measure of sixty minutes twixt nature and myself, — an ignominious 
death to be the termination of this brief career— already I feel my 
heart throb slower, my pulsations grow less — my head reel (starts 
up,) would that I were provided with means to end a useless exist- 
ence, (sees knife catches it up,) ah ! fate caters to my fancy — I have 



30 THE GUARD ON THE RHINE, 

it — with this simple weapon, I can defy even time itself, (raising 
knife to strike pauses ; throws knife down.) No man is made for 
a better purpose. [Enter kpeper, "C, D" in " F." 

Keeper. Soldier, a lady asks permission to wait upon you ? 

Herman. (At table standing.) How many minutes before the 
hour of execution ? 

Soldier. About fifty, soldier. 

Merman. Fifty minutes — the woman can do me no harm — be kind 
enough to show her in. [Exit keeper.] 

My love for a woman was at evil time converted into hate — yet I 
will meet the lady pleasantly. [Enter keeper showing on Louise in 
dark costume veiled.] 

Keeper. (To Louise.) I leave you with the prisoner. [Exit 
keeper " C. " 

Herman. My fair visitor will understand that my time in this 
mundane sphere is very short, — scarce three-quarters of an hour 
hence, the lady will make her interview limited. 

Louise. The brave soldier's condemned to die? 

Herman. The lady loses time to tell me that? 

Louise. Pardon brave soldier, I am here not to waste your time, 
but to improve it ; have you no message to leave for your friends. 

Herman Friends, I have none ; the word disgraces the calender? 

Louise. Not one, perhaps a lady, possibly one whom the soldier's 
loves ? 

Herman. Hark ! the lady wots not of which she speaks — I did 
love a lady once — I do not love her now — she deceived me — yet, 
pardon lady — it were well I knew my interviewer ? 

Ijouise I fear to discover myself to the soldier? 

Herman. Nay, the soldier's life is too short to indulge in further 
folly ? _ 

Louise. (Extending hand.) Perhaps the soldier recognizes this 
ring. 

Herman. That — that ring, let me look closer at it, — you are 
the Vivandiere. 

Louise. The soldier speaks truly. 

Herman. To you I am indebted for this early termination of my 
unfruitful existence, — still I do not wish you harm, for what you did 
for me, I trust was in all kindness, yet your trifling cup of wine has 
worked a wonderous change, — no matter life is utterly devoid of 
happiness for me. I fear not to die! indeed I welcome it. 

Louise. Do not speak so, you wound me ; you must not die ; you 
shall not ; the wine I gave you was drugged ; made so to insure an 
immediate stupor; I did it for a purpose; that purpose was to save 
you from the perils of your mission; I purloined the di?patch, it 
was I who carried the same to its proper destination ; it was I who 
wrote the note you hava, explaining all. Oh ! sir, (dropping on 
knee), I pray y T ou let me seek the King ; implore him for your release 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 31 

and consign me to the mercy of the Court-Martial, for I alone am 
guilty. 

Herman. Why did not Mam'selle appear in my defence before 
the Count ; she seems to feel an interest in my welfare ; why did she 
not present herself before. 

Louise. Oh ! sir, I did not anticipate this , I did not know the 
danger I led you into, upon the battle-field, well unto the night, I 
learned all. i hurried to the court-room, all was silent with the still- 
ness of death ; a kind soldier did there tell me of your sentence, of 
the hour of execution; of your present resting place; I came, all 
else you know. 

Herman. Yes, I know the rest, what more does Mam'selle wish. 

Lmise. To hasten to the King and secure your release. 

Herman. (Lady.) That is impossible. 

Louise. (Quickly.) Why? 

Herman. The King is many miles away; my hour of execution 
five, it lacks but twenty minutes of the time ; your kindness is ap- 
preciated fair lady ; yet, your efforts can avail nothing, you have my 
thanks, however. 

Louise. Mercy, can I do nothing? 
Herman. Nothing Mam'selle ! 

Louise. Oh ! heavens, can no one stay the hour of execution. 

Herman. Noue iave the King; he alone retains the power? 

Louise. Then I will fly to him — 

Herman. Mam'selle wasis breath. The King is far from here — 
no power save heaven can interfere twixt me and my fate, — Mam'selle 
should then perceive it useless for her to attempt, (Louise sobs aud- 
ibly,) and now Mam'selle may retire, — I live scarce fifteen minutes, 
(lights at back — Herman points to window.) already the sun begins 
to rise (pause) let me look once more on the fair face that brought 
me here — then, adieu ? 

Louise. The soldier's must not detain me, I dare not unveil ! 

Herman. It is the only favor I can ask ; surely the lady will 
permit me to view her fair features once more. (Louise " C " re- 
moves veil, Herman starts.) Louise, the Vivandiere. 

Louise. (Turning to door, '• C. ") It is so Herman, adieu. [Passes 
out "C."j 

Herman. [Moves to C. Enter keeper, "C."] 

Keeper. Soldier, it lacks but fifteen minutes of full sunrise. The 
soldier will prepare for execution. [Music, dead mcrch ] 

Herman. Hark ! [music louder.] It is my funeral knell, my 
comrades are already preparing for my death. 

Keeper. The soldier will prepare, 

Herman. My preparations are all made. [Takes packet.] This 
packet is properly directed, see you that it reach its destination. 

Keeper. All the soldier's wishes will be complied with. [Takes 
packet.] 



52 tHE GUAfcD ON THE RHINE. 

[Enter guards and bind Herman. j 

Herman. The last chapter nearly complete, but one more stroke 
of time and all is over. [Music, louder.] [Guards prepare to move 
off with Herman.] 

Keeper. Farewell ! farewell, brave soldier. [Ext " C. "] 



Scene 2. Music — Dirge ; The execution ground ; Wood in 4 ; Enter file of 
soldiers, officers in front, flle'down, " R." to position; Enter Orderly, L, 1 E, 
crosses to " 11, : ' give packet to officer of firing squad. 

Officer ( Breaking seal.) The Kings seal — [reads.] The hour of 
execution is five, distinctly note the strokes of the neighboring 
clock, when the hands reach the hour and the bell tolls five you will 
fire. [Folds packet.] 

[Euter King aud staff, R. 1. E. take position, U. "C," 
Officer. Bring in the prisoner. [Exit Orderly 
[Enter guards with Herman, L. 1. E.] 

Officer. Your Majesty, the hour lacks but five minutes of comple- 
tion. 

King. Soldier it grieves me to see ona of my sons perish thus ; 
yet the stern necessities of war demands it so. [To soldiers.] Re- 
cognize in this comerades fate, an example, that to trespass is to die. 
[Dirge louder.] Moves to exitK. 1. E, 

Officer. Now men — ready — aim — [clock strikes one.] Louise 
runs on K. 1. E. throws herself before the King. 

Louise. Your Majesty — stay, do not,do not, [falls exausted R. C, 
Clock strikes two.] 

Music. — Noise outside "let me pass, " clock strikes three. 
Enter aid to Steinmetz. 

Aid, The King! The King! [Fall L C] 

King seizes paper, .tears seal, and reads rapidly. Officers ready. Clock 
strikes fonr. 

King. Hold ! [Music] Can you identify the bearer of the mes- 
sage to the General Von Steinmetz ? 

Aid. I can. (Louise crosses to Aid aud kneels looks up at him.) 
Your Majesty this is the Woman. 

King. Unbind the prisoner. (Soldiers unbind the prisoner.) All 
is well — soldier you are saved, — to this young lady, [pointing to 
Louise.] You owe the danger,to this officer, (pointing to Aid.) You 
owe the delivery — and now I can do no more save this, (places 
Louise's hand in that of Herman.) May heaven sanction this, my 
action. [Herman embraces Louise.] 

Herman. Louise, to you and this comrade I owe much, but to 
his Majesty the King, our noble King — I owe more. [ Enter Jones 
hurriedly/R. U. E.J 



THE GUARD ON THE RHINE. 



Jones. (Quick. J How's this-Herman is he dead. No? Then 

ce, ZtrJZ h?n?l V Tt m ° re - [M ° VeS t0 Gro * t0 Her ' na ". off" 
ceriestrains nim.J had of scene. 

hVenor.Toorl^lT^J', 1 L ^T' MarCh : Eat * T P,U98ian '™P" a « shoulder; 
trench troops alternately without aims. L. 1 E. cross to R. Repeat, exit R 

Count (R. looking back and around in anxiety. Disheveled 
hatless &e) Curse my fool hardiness, what evil spirU temoted 

me to the battle field, only to be made a captive. llllT 

r*Tf , ° Waste J?, re P roac,ies on m A- ^ rnust make safe my 
escape from the cursed German lines-then fiy to Paris, from thence 
to America. Why should I remain when ail my plans have been 
l.eld up to me to look at after all my earnest attempt o crush Her- 
man ; he stil lives to embrace the Varney as his own. A 11 my honest 
efforts in their behalf have failed. Now? naught remains bit for me 
to take myself carefully away. (Moves to a noise outside.) Aha ! 
they have Bet the hounds upon the trail ; wits to work, how may I 

Tnl7L P r UeTS ' 1 h T- lt * FJ1 P° iDard the g" ard who stands at 
out8ide,R] PPr ° Pn 8 Uuifurmand P*» the lines. [Noise 

Count (L. looking, R.) They are near at hand. Now to defeat 
them. ]Runs off to L. is checked by Jones Jenkins, who enter L. 

Jones -(In surprise.) As I exist its the Frenchman. Count 
regards Jones with mingled surprise and auimositv. [Enter*file of 
soldiers R, at double quick.] ' L 

Sergeant Our pris »ner-,eiz3 hm men. [Soldiers pini m Count. 1 

Vr ' ; T ( i n - hat i ) T > Adieu! Cursed Englishman! Adieu? 

Jones (Looking off R.) I happened lure just in time, 
f I had not the Frenchman might have hurt himself. What a bil- 
lions fellow he is ; but will forget him when we think of how. Alls 
well that ends well-so speaks the renowned William, but I say- 
alls well that ends better. Herman made a narrow escape-and all 
because he loved a woman-ha ! ha ! what a fearful situation to con- 
template-we will not think of it-I shall not for one. I am going 
h„ me _I have written my last line-and sealed my last letter-no 
more war correspondent, I am too well done-I shall retire from this 
very precarious situation to pursue my even course as, yours truly 
Jones Jenkins. Adieu! [Exit JR. 1. E.] * 

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